Lobbyist Accused of Sexual Assault

Suspect A.J. Marsico is husband of 6ABC reporter Annie McCormick.

Lobbyist A.J. Marisco and 6ABC's Annie McCormick, seen shortly after their April 2013 wedding.

Lobbyist A.J. Marsico and 6ABC’s Annie McCormick, seen shortly after their April 2013 wedding.

Lobbyist A.J. Marsico was arrested Saturday after being accused of a sex assault at a Center City hotel over the summer.

His arrest is notable, in part, because of his many high-profile connections. NBC 10 reports:

“Marsico is a senior associate at Greenlee Partners, a Pennsylvania government affairs firm. He is also the younger brother of Dauphin County District Attorney Ed Marsico Jr. and cousin of Ron Marsico, a Pennsylvania state representative.

“Marsico is also the husband of Action News reporter Annie McCormick.”

6ABC is, of course, a media partner with Philly Mag.

The Daily News’ William Bender adds:

Marsico and McCormick got married in April 2013 at XIX — located in the same building as Greenlee Partners, where the alleged assault occurred — then honeymooned in France. Former Gov. Ed Rendell presided over their private ceremony.

Marsico has posted bail and maintains his innocence.

A previous version of this story mistakenly reported that 6ABC had not covered Marsico’s arrest.